Were ravish’d from the Rose, or crimson Morn;

The Persian Insects labr’ing, wrought with Care

The slender silken Threads that form your Hair;

The clear, quick Lustre of your piercing Eyes,

Was shot from Di’monds, or the spangled Skies;

Vermilion Coral left its ozie Bed,

To flush your balmy Lips with glowing Red;

To frame your Teeth, choice Pearls did crowding come,

Each from its secret Cell in Ocean’s Womb:

Arabian Sweets did all their Stores transfer,